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CONCERN, PRUDENCE, AND PROPER TRAINING OF THE PERSONNEL INvOLvED IN THE OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THE EqUIPMENT. This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: SWz36A-481FS with a serial number of H2700001 to H2799999 SWz48v-541FS...
Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ...................1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................1 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE ...........................1 1.3 SERvICING THE ENGINE AND DRIvE TRAIN COMPONENTS ..............1 1.4 SYMBOLS ..............................2 SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ..................3 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................3 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................3 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ....................3 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................4...
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Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................18 6.1 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT ......................18 6.2 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT .........................18 6.3 STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENTS ..................18 6.4 TRACkING ADJUSTMENT ........................19 6.5 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOkE ADJUSTMENTS ................19 6.6 CUTTER DECk BELT ADJUSTMENTS ....................19 6.7 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................20 6.8 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ........................20 6.9 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ......................23...
Scag service parts. All information is based upon product information available - IMPORTANT - at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment The replacement of any part on this product reserves the right to make changes at any time without by other than the manufacturer's authorized notice and without incurring any obligation.
Section 1 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Falling Hazard Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Basic Symbol Pinch Point Cutting Element - Engage 481039S Hour meter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION DANGER Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and could result in high probability of death or irreparable injury...
Section 2 DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel machine, it is not a toy. tank outdoors. Never fill it indoors. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage. Clean up any spillage Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be before starting the engine.
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Section 2 Start the engine when the neutral latches are in CAUTION the neutral lock position, the cutter blades are disengaged, parking brake is engaged and the speed control lever is in neutral. Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the If the mower discharge ever plugs, shut off the engine is running or immediately after stopping.
Section 2 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & WARNING STORAGE Never make adjustments to the machine with the Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can engine running unless specifically instructed to do penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and is injected into the skin, it must be surgically clothing away from moving parts.
General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ..................................Kawasaki Engine Model: (Scag Model SWZ36A-481FS) ..................Kawasaki Model # FS481V (Scag Model SWZ48V-541FS) ..................Kawasaki Model # FS541V (Scag Model SWZ52V-600FS, SWZ-600FS) ..............Kawasaki Model # FS600V (Scag Model SWZ-651FSE) ....................Kawasaki Model # FS651V Displacement: Kawasaki FS481V ..............................
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage CAUTION and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1).
Section 4 STARTING THE ENGINE Speed Control Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to select the forward speed. Neutral Latch (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the CAUTION hydraulic drive system in neutral. Apply neutral latches when parking the machine. Operator Pressence Control (Figure 4-1) DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS.
Section 4 FORWARD TRAvEL - NOTE - The mower may not travel straight in reverse. To travel forward with the mower, release the parking brake, select the desired speed using the speed control lever, pull To steer left while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the steering control levers upward, release the neutral latch right steering control lever.
Section 4 Keep the entire mower clean to inhibit serious heat HILLSIDE OPERATION damage to the engine or hydraulic oil circuit. Check the drive belts for proper alignment and any WARNING signs of wear. Correct and adjust if necessary. DANGER DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
Section 4 4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass STOPPED for best appearance). Mow frequently. Keep mower and discharge chute clean. To “free-wheel”...
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION CAUSE CURE STRINGERS - OCCASIONAL Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM BLADES OF UNCUT GRASS Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Wet grass Cut grass after it has dried out Dull blades, incorrect sharpening Sharpen blades Deck plugged, grass accumulation...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE U N E v E N C U T O N F L AT Lift worn from blade Replace blade GROUND - WAvY HIGH-LOW APPEARANCE, SCALLOPED Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward ground CUT, OR ROUGH CONTOUR Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE SCALPING - BLADES HITTING Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures DIRT OR CUTTING vERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions May need to reduce ground speed, raise Cutting too low cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level...
Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT Adjust the parking brake so that when the brake hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar, the brake levers on the brake shaft weldment are against the stops on the engine deck. CAUTION Figure 6-1.
Section 6 TRACkING ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the tire pressures are correct and the neutral adjustment and the steering control rod adjustment have been completed. Figure 6-3. Tracking Adjustment With the machine on a flat level surface, start the engine, release the parking brake and place the THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOkE speed control lever into the speed that will most...
Section 6 -NOTE- Due to many cutting conditions that exist, it is difficult to suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for every lawn. Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt There are two adjustments that can be made to the cutter from slipping, check this adjustment after the first deck, pitch and height.
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Section 6 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum Adjusting the blade height can be done by moving any number airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of of the five smaller 1/4" spacers on the blade mounting bolts grass.
Section 6 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT NUTS The electric clutch serves two functions in the operation of the mower. In addition to starting and stopping the power flow to the cutter blades, the clutch also acts as a brake to assist in stopping blade rotation when the PTO is switched off or the operator presence circuit is interrupted.
Section 7 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAk-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness C h e c k a l l b e l t s f o r p r o p e r See paragraph 7.6 alignment Check all hydraulic fittings and...
Section 7 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A. CHECkING HYDRAULIC OIL LEvEL The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 8 Filter Head Hydraulic Oil hours of operation. Thereafter, check the oil after every Drain Cap 200 hours of machine operation or monthly, whichever occurs first.
Section 7 ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK INSERT A. CHECkING ENGINE CRANkCASE OIL LEvEL FUEL LEVEL The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower. B.
Section 7 BATTERY - ELECTRIC START MODELS Replace gas cap and tighten securely. For Low Emission (LE) and EPA Phase 3 (produced after 1/1/2011) models, tighten the fuel cap until it ratchets. WARNING B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases.
Section 7 A. CHARGING THE BATTERY CUTTER BLADES Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific A. BLADE INSPECTION instructions. Remove the ignition key before servicing the blades. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the battery. If the battery WARNING has been completely discharged for a long period of time, the alternator may not be able to recharge the battery, and...
Section 7 - NOTE - CAUTION DO NOT sharpen the blades beyond 1/3 of the width of the blade. See Figure 7-4. Inspect the cutter blade spacer(s) and washer Sharpen the cutting edge at the same bevel as the for wear and/or cupping. Replace the worn parts. original.
Section 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine. Scag approved attachments and accessories: • Mulch Plate (p/n 9258, 9286, 9287, 9288) •...
Section 8 SWz FUEL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 3 (produced after 1/1/2010) Tank Purge To Fuel Pump To Engine Purge Port 2011 SWZ EPA Phase 3 Fuel System...
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Section 8 SWz FUEL SYSTEM Ref. Part No. Description 462375 Fuel Tank Assembly (incl. #3, 4, 5, 6, 16, 17) 484286 Fuel Cap w/ Tether 484297 Fuel Cap w/Tethered - California Models Only (not shown) 484259 Fuel Gauge Assembly (incl. #4) 484242 Seal, Fuel Gauge 482571...
Section 8 WIRE HARNESSES CLUTCH ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS NEUTRAL INTERLOCK PART NO. 484302 DIODE (600V 6A) GROUND BLACK W/RED STRIPE BLACK BLUE BLACK BLUE MAGNETO INSTRUMENT RECTIFIER WHITE PANEL HARNESS WHITE YELLOW HANDLE WIRE HARNESS - MANUAL START PART NO. 482686 SWZ2003WH482686...
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Section 8 WIRE HARNESSES NEUTRAL INTERLOCK ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS GROUND ELECTRIC START PART NO. 484283 BLACK W/RED STRIPE GREEN BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE CLUTCH INSTRUMENT WHITE PANEL HARNESS WHITE YELLOW RED W/YEL STRIPE DIODE (600V 6A) STARTER SOLENOID HANDLE WIRING HARNESS kAWASAkI ELECTRIC START PART NO.
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING kIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED 483405 WARNING ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS SPINNING BLADES * keep hands, feet & clothing clear * keep all guards in place kEEP CLEAR * Shut off engine &...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 481423 FAST SPEED CONTROL SLOW NEUTRAL 482297 481124 Hea vy- Duty Comm e rcial 481971...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Ref. Part No. Description 483405 Decal, Discharge Chute 48314 Decal, Scag Logo 483407 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades 483406 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades 482816 Decal, Height of Cut 48404 Decal, Metalcraft - Made in USA 483441 Decal, Instrument Panel - Rear 483404 Decal, Sulky Attachment...
Cutter decks are warranted against cracking for a period of three (3) years. (parts and labor 1st and 2nd year; parts only 3rd year.) The repair or replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request compo- nents for evaluation.